Congregation B’nai Jacob Happenings for October 2024

Weekly Services

Daily Minyan Services

MORNING MINYANIM (In the Chapel and Zoom)

• Monday through Friday - 7:45am 
• Sunday- 9:00am 

EVENING MINYANIM (Zoom only)

• Sunday through Thursday- 6:00pm 

SECULAR/NATIONAL HOLIDAYS TIMES VARY*

OCTOBER MINYAN TIMES (HOLIDAY VARIATIONS)*

• No Morning Minyan on October 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, & 25th
• Columbus Day Minyan: October 14th, 7:45 AM
• Special Minyan Times: October 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at 7:30 AM

Rabbi Shapiro teaches Torah at minyan several days each week. Please join us! 

Weekly Shabbat Services

• Erev Shabbat: 6:30pm
• Shabbat Mornings: 10:00am

Bread & Torah with Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Shabbat Morning: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Rabbi Shapiro will be teaching Mishna Berachot, which deals with the subject of blessings—how and when to say them. The mishna is a compilation of oral traditions recorded around 200 CE to preserve Jewish teachings as Jews went into exile.

Upcoming Events

Sukkah Celebrations at Congregation B’nai Jacob

Sukkah Building Party

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring the whole family and join the fun as we build the sukkah! All ages are welcome.

Sukkot Supper Under the Stars 

Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate Sukkot and welcome new members! Dinner at 6:00 PM (vegetarian options available), services at 7:00 PM, and dessert to follow. Cost: $15/adult, $8/child (under 12), max $54/family. Complimentary for new members. Visit bnaijacob.org for more details and to register.

CBJ Sukkah Hop

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Board the Sukkah Express at 7:00 PM for a fun evening hopping to three sukkot, enjoying drinks and light bites. Adults only.  Cost: $18 per person. Register at bnaijacob.org.

Simchat Torah Celebration

Friday, October 25, 2024
Join us as we celebrate Simchat Torah and honor two dedicated members of our community for their contributions. A Kiddush, generously sponsored by fellow congregants, will follow the service. Visit bnaijacob.org for more details.

The Leadership Void in the American Constitution with Stephen Skowronek

Saturday, October 26, after Kiddush
Join CBJ member and political science scholar Stephen Skowronek as we step back from the heat of the election campaign to reconsider some fundamentals. He will discuss the framers' lack of a clear conception of political leadership and how this has led to improvisations in presidential leadership, potentially threatening constitutional governance.

The Future Fight Against Extremism and for Democracy: An ADL Program

Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 PM
The ADL, the world’s leading anti-hate organization, will host a discussion on the rise in extremism, antisemitism, and hate. An ADL expert will offer strategies to combat these threats, alongside a panel discussion with the Connecticut FBI on the community’s role in defending democracy. Visit bnaijacob.org for more details.

As we celebrate the High Holidays, our Judaica Shoppe will be open by appointment only. To schedule a visit, please call the synagogue office at 203-389-2111.

Congregation B’nai Jacob is located at 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, CT. ALL ARE WELCOME!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 203-389-2111 or email us at office@bnaijacob.org.